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Uche Iroegbu Top Scores For D’Tigers With 17 Points In Nigeria’s 106-62 Demolition Of Rwanda 

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Nigeria’s point guard, Uche ‘UC’ Iroegbu was the hero for D’Tigers on Sunday, as he netted 17 points in an amazing 106-62 blowout victory at the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualification tournament in Luanda, Angola, Sports247 reports.

READ ALSO: Morris Udeze Expresses Gratitude To Everyone, After Helping D’Tigers Defeat Rwanda 75-69

Iroegbu justified his pre-match hype by stepping out among the lot, as D’Tigers sealed qualification for the qualifiers second round with their convincing win that completed a perfect three-game run for Nigeria.

David Fizdale’s side got the revival they needed with earlier victories over Tunisia and Guinea, as the team continued their impressive surge under the American gaffer and Iroegbu led the way.

While the younger of two Iroegbu brothers also provided seven assists, equally exciting Caleb Agada, Ikechukwu Mekowulu and Stan Okoye each added 13 points in the mammoth victory for D’Tigers, who totally overwhelmed Rwanda at both ends of the court.

It was a huge consummation for the Nigerian side that began this lap of the qualifiers with an 84-81 win over Tunisia, on a night when Chimezie Metu and Ike Iroegbu got 17 points each, Wes Iwundu contributed 14 and Uche Iroegbu added 13.

They followed it up with a tight 80-79 comeback win against Guinea on Friday, during which Agada starred with 22 points, while Uche Iroegbu contributed 14 and Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu added 10, as D’Tigers rallied from behind to secure victory.

Sunday’s comprehensive win over Rwanda completed a clean sweep of three straight wins for Nigeria in the second stage of the qualifying window, as Fizdale’s side combined experience with young talent in thoroughly disciplined performances all through the tournament.

Their three consecutive victories have consequently boosted Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, as the squad resurrected from a highly scary 1-2 setback in round one of the campaign.

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Osun election: Davido clashes with Sowore over ‘I will never support APC’ comment

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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has clashed with activist and politician Omoyele Sowore in a heated exchange on X after publicly declaring that he will never support the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a post from his verified X account, Davido wrote in emphatic terms: “I can never support APC in my life!!!”

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Bauchi police arrest two over alleged cattle theft, attempted bribery

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The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two men over alleged possession of stolen cattle and an attempted bribery in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.

The suspects, identified as 26-year-old Abdullahi Adamu and 20-year-old Muktashir Idris, are residents of Jarmai Village, Dangi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The spokesman of the command, in a statement issued on Sunday, said the suspects were arrested after two residents of Yalo Village, Alkaleri LGA, reported the rustling of 103 cattle by unknown gunmen in July 2026.

According to the statement, the complainants reported the incident at the Alkaleri Divisional Headquarters on August 6, 2026.

It said police operatives, acting on the report, proceeded to Mararaban Liman Katagum, where the complainants identified three of their missing cattle.

The statement added that a traditional leader in the area subsequently assisted the police in arresting the two suspects, who were brought to the police division on August 7.

During interrogation, Idris allegedly confessed that he was sent by his master, identified as Alaba, to sell the stolen cattle.

The police said efforts were ongoing to arrest Alaba.

The command further disclosed that the investigation uncovered an alleged attempt to compromise the case with N400,000.

According to the police, a brother of one of the complainants informed investigators that Alaba had sent him the money to compromise the case, leading to the recovery of the cash as an exhibit.

The police said the man had earlier promised to assist in facilitating Alaba’s arrest but failed to do so.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.

The suspects are expected to be charged to court after the completion of the investigation.

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